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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.81, 1,592.25 and 656.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.81, 1,592.25 and 656.41 is: 905.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.81 : 1,592.25 = 656.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.81/1,592.25 = 656.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.81x = 1,592.25 × 656.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.81x = 1,045,168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,168.82/1,153.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.84

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